Overview:Skill Level: 5Scale: 1/72Length: 13.42"# Of Parts: 146 Description: In World War II the PT (Patrol Torpedo) Boat was a fast, maneuverable and inexpensive attack craft that made a strong contribution to winning the war in the Pacific. The PT 109 was commanded by the United States _x0080_ _x0099_ 35th President, John F. Kennedy, Lt. (jg) USNR, and survived being cut in half by a Japanese destroyer. On that frightful night Lt. Kennedy was able to save his entire crew even to the extent of helping one who couldn't swim. Kit features: · Two part hull · Detailed superstructure · Interior Cabins · 37mm anti-tank gun on the foredeck · Two paint schemes · Authentic representation of the following versions 1) PT-109, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 2, South Pacific, 2 August 1943, commanded by Lieutenant, junior grade (LTJG) John F. Kennedy 2) PT-109, Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 2, Tulagi Island, Solomon Islands, South Pacific, August 1942 - February 1943 · 4-color detailed instruction manual · Molded in light gray and clear
